Servicing The Engine Oil - Toro 41188 Operator's Manual

Note: Ensure that the rubber seal is flat against the
air cleaner base and cover.
4. Install the air cleaner cover and knob
5. Close and latch the seat.

Servicing the Engine Oil

Crankcase Capacity is 2.0 L (2.1 qt) with the filter.
Use high-quality engine oil that meets the following
specifications:
•
API classification Level required: SJ, JK, SL, or higher.
•
Preferred oil: SAE 10W30 (above 0° F)
•
Alternate oil: SAE 5W30 (below 32° F)
Toro Premium Engine Oil is available from your distributor
in either 10W30 or 5W30 viscosity. See the Parts Catalog for
part numbers.
Checking the Engine Oil
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Every 400 hours/Yearly (whichever comes first)
The engine is shipped with oil in the crankcase; however, the
level of oil must be checked before you first start the engine
and after you have run it.
1. Position the machine on a level surface.
2. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag
(Figure 28). Insert the dipstick into the tube and make
sure it is seated fully. Remove the dipstick and check
the oil level.
Figure 28
1. Filler cap
3. If the oil level is low, remove the filler cap from the
valve cover (Figure
until the oil level is up to the Full mark on the dipstick.
Add the oil slowly and check the level often during this
process. Do not overfill.
4. Install the dipstick firmly in place.
(Figure
2. Dipstick
28) and pour oil into the opening
Changing the Engine Oil
Service Interval: After the first 50 hours—Change the
25).
Every 100 hours—Change the engine oil (more
often when operating under heavy load or in high
temperature).
1. Start the engine and let it run for five minutes. This
warms the oil so it drains better.
2. Set the parking brake, stop the pump, stop the engine,
and remove the ignition key.
3. Release the latch on the back of the seat and lift the
seat forward.
CAUTION
Components under the seat will be hot if the
sprayer has been running. If you touch hot
components you may be burned.
Allow the sprayer to cool before performing
maintenance or touching components under
the hood.
4. Place a pan below the oil drain.
5. Remove the drain plug
1. Oil filter
6. When the oil has drained completely, replace the drain
plug and torque it to 13.6 N-m (10 ft-lb).
7. Dispose of the used oil at a certified recycling center.
8. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified
amount of oil into the oil filler tube
9. Check the oil level.
10. Slowly add additional oil to bring the oil level to the
full mark on the dipstick.
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engine oil.
(Figure 29).
Figure 29
2. Oil drain plug
(Figure 28).